How do you use "mouth" in a sentence?

Open your mouth and say ah. The news spread by word of mouth. The town is located at the mouth of the river.

mouth

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Significado: The opening in the face for eating and speaking; an opening

嘴，口，入口

boca, desembocadura

口、入り口

입, 입구

Mouth is the body part used for eating, speaking, and breathing. It also refers to openings of rivers ('the mouth of the Thames'), caves, or containers. Common idioms include 'word of mouth' (verbal recommendations), 'mouth-watering' (appetising), and 'keep your mouth shut' (stay silent).

「mouth」是用于吃东西、说话和呼吸的身体部位。它也指河流（「泰晤士河河口」）、洞穴或容器的开口。常见的习语包括「word of mouth」（口碑）、「mouth-watering」（令人垂涎）和「keep your mouth shut」（保持沉默）。

«Mouth» es la parte del cuerpo usada para comer, hablar y respirar. También se refiere a las aberturas de ríos («la desembocadura del Támesis»), cuevas o contenedores. Los modismos comunes incluyen «word of mouth» (recomendaciones verbales), «mouth-watering» (apetitoso) y «keep your mouth shut» (guardar silencio).

「mouth」は食べたり、話したり、呼吸したりするために使う体の部位です。川（「テムズ川の河口」）、洞窟、または容器の開口部も指します。一般的な慣用句には「word of mouth」（口コミ）、「mouth-watering」（食欲をそそる）、「keep your mouth shut」（黙っている）があります。

mouth는 먹고, 말하고, 숨 쉬는 데 사용하는 신체 부위이다. 강('the mouth of the Thames'), 동굴, 용기 등의 입구를 가리키기도 한다. 일반적인 관용구로는 'word of mouth'(구전 추천), 'mouth-watering'(군침 도는), 'keep your mouth shut'(입 다물다) 등이 있다.

Ejemplos

Open your mouth and say ah.
张开嘴说「啊」。
Abre la boca y di ah.
口を開けて「あー」と言ってください。
입을 벌리고 '아' 하고 말하세요.
The news spread by word of mouth.
这个消息通过口口相传传播开来。
La noticia se difundió de boca en boca.
そのニュースは口コミで広まった。
그 소식은 입소문으로 퍼졌다.
The town is located at the mouth of the river.
这个城镇位于河口。
El pueblo está situado en la desembocadura del río.
その町は川の河口に位置している。
그 마을은 강 하구에 위치해 있다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'mūþ', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'mond' and German 'Mund'. From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to chew', shared with Latin 'mandere' (to chew) and 'mandible'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

Many English idioms involve the mouth: 'born with a silver spoon in your mouth' (privileged), 'put your money where your mouth is' (back up your words with action), 'straight from the horse's mouth' (from a reliable source). These reflect how central speech and eating are to human experience.

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